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ON THE COVERBement Bridge in BradfordPhotograph by Fred Parsons

One of the few remaining Long truss bridges in the country, the Bement Bridge in Bradford, was built in 1854 for a cost of $500. It has had been well taken care with numerous repairs and rehabilitations through the years. To see more of Fred Parson’s photographs go to www.parsonsprints.com

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FEATURES

6 Covered BridgesThey are on postcards, calendars, books — and right here in your hometown. Take a tour of our region’s covered bridges. By Laura Jean Whitcomb

45 The Beauty SurveyHundreds voted, and the results are in. See who has the best place to get a facial, a haircut or a new hairstyle, or a day of pampering. By Laura Jean Whitcomb

52 Life on the LedgePeople don’t usually think of the Lake Sunapee area as a hot spot for rock climbing but, according to climber Matthew Harrison, there is an abundance of good climbing here. Text and photography by Kevin Davis

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SPECIAL SECTION: BACk TO SCHOOL56 Higher Education in our HillsUnless you are, or have, a student attending col-lege, the local college scene may seem irrelevant to you. But their presence in our communities contributes in so many ways. Here’s an inside look at a few colleges in the Kearsarge area. By Laura H. Guion

60 Where the Scholarships Are If you know where to look, there are many organizations available to help college-bound students. By Laura H. Guion

DEPARTMENTS14 Your Town: What’s in a Name?Memorial bridges celebrate local heroes. Let’s meet a few of the faces behind the names. By Laura Jean Whitcomb

22 Seasonal Style: Put Your Best Foot ForwardLadies, here is an honest account of one woman’s lifelong struggle to find the perfect boot. By Arrolyn Vernon

26 People, Places and ThingsWhat’s new? Here are the latest news and events, comings and goings, arts and entertainment options, including B’s Hive handbags, Barton Insurance Agency, the importance of oral histories, upcycled glass jars, and keeping your hands healthy. By Barbra Alan, Merry Armentrout and Laura Jean Whitcomb

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• Regional distribution. Soon, Kearsarge Magazine will be on bookshelves across New England. We’re working with a distributor to make sure the Lake Sunapee/Kearsarge area is known as THE place to visit, and will tempt them from a new set of retail locations, including Barnes & Noble, Walgreens, CVS, and BAM! What a great way to promote tourism to the area, and a benefit to our advertisers.

• Facebook. Our friends got a free bumper sticker this summer. We’re always posting photos of the area (landscapes, seasonal flowers, weather conditions) and checking out new restaurants and businesses. Friend us on Facebook and you’ll be up to date with what is happening in the Lake Sunapee/Kearsarge area.

Although the team will still be busy this fall, we’ll try to take the time to jump in a pile of leaves or enjoy a quiet afternoon reading by the lake. Be sure that you do the same.

Laura Jean WhitcombEditor

Hello friends,

Busy, busy, busy. We’ve got a lot happening here at Kearsarge

Magazine, so I’m going to use some handy dandy bullets make reading easier.

• Online store. Did you know that we have a few things online available for purchase? Postcards of our local area, a funny bumper sticker, back issues, subscriptions, and soon other fun things with our logo on it. (Remember the awesome base-ball caps we did three years ago?) Keep checking back; we’ll be adding items before the Christmas season.

• Digital issue. It’s been live for two issues (three, with this fall issue). If you have family members that live out of the area — and there’s an article they might like to read — you can sign them up for a digital issue. If you’re visiting the area, you can download the current issue to see what events and activities are happening. And if you don’t like paper, then the digital issue is certainly for you.

• Mojo Pages. Perhaps you’ve seen the little box on the bottom of our home page. This is called Mojo Pages, and it is an on-line phone book. If you are looking for a restaurant or inn in the area, this is a great place to look up a number or address. You can use it from a cell phone or iPad, too.

• Taglines. We’re still looking for a winner. Keep your ideas coming! We might choose yours for the winter issue, and fame and fortune will be yours. (Well, something will be yours. We’ve got some gift certificates looking for a home.)

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treasure. The Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee area is fortunate to have five bridges still used in commuting today, seven listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the majority of surviving wooden railroad bridges in the United States (two of eight are in Newport). Take a visual tour on the following pages, then use our GPS directions to see them for yourself this fall.

How do you feel when you see a covered bridge? One generation may feel nostalgic, seeing the bridge as a link to our past. Another generation may feel silly, giggling as they drive into the

“kissing bridge” where couples used to sneak a kiss without being seen. The younger generation may feel awe — not because the covered bridge is an engi-neering feat, but because they are just, well, cool.

No matter the emotion, everyone will agree that covered bridges are a

ou can find them on postcards, on calendars, in books —

and right here in your hometown. Take a tour of our region’s covered bridges.

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WarnerWaterloo Bridge

Built: 1840 and 1857

Style: Town lattice truss

Quick History: It was once a busy vil-lage with lumber, paper and grist mills operating on the power of the river. Today it’s a historical site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Waterloo Bridge, which dates from

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1840, is located above the site of where the mills once stood. The structure was completely rebuilt in 1857 and a second time in 1970. It was later rehabilitated by the state in 1987 at a cost of $3,000.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 9, go west on 103 to Newmarket Road (on left), then turn left.

Waterloo Bridge in Warner Photo by Fred Parsons

Did you know? The Waterloo Covered Bridge is one of only 15 town lattice truss bridges surviving in New Hampshire.


WarnerDalton Bridge

Built: 1853

Style: Long truss with queen post system

Quick History: The Dalton Bridge (at least the timber part) was built by Joshua Sanborn for approximately $630. George Sawyer and Walter S. Davis built the abutments. It measures a little over 76 feet, and spans the Warner River. Once built, the bridge was described as “the bridge near Mrs. Dalton’s” and it was later named after Jane Dalton, who owned the fields approaching the bridge. The bridge has seen its share of repairs in 1871, 1963-64 and 1990, when the state repaired the diagonal and the portal, and installed a new metal roof.

Directions: Take Interstate 89 to Exit 9, go south on 103 to Joppa Road.

Dalton Bridge in Warner. Photo by Alan Hartmann

Bement Bridge in Bradford. Photo by Jim Block. Inset: interior of the long truss construction. Photo by Alan Hartmann.


Did you know? Built in 1853, the Dalton Bridge is one of the oldest covered bridges still used for vehicle traffic.

has been damaged only once, in 1972, when ice tore off several planks. The bridge was rehabilitated by the town in 1981; two cranes moved the bridge to a temporary site while the abutments were repaired.

Did you know? It is partially sheathed on the sides and has a deep overhang, making the bridge look like the prow of a ship.

Directions: Take Route 4 (Main Street) in Andover, turn right on Bridge Road.

andoverKeniston Bridge

Built: 1882


Quick History: The bridge was built by Albert R. Hamilton in 1882. It cost $745.57 to build. The bridge’s name, Keniston, came from a prominent family of that name; apparently there were six brothers living in various homesteads in town. (They also had a brook and a corner named after them.) The bridge

BradfordBement Bridge

Built: 1854

Style: Long truss

Quick history: The Bement Bridge carries Bradford Center Road across the west branch of the Warner River. It is a busy road, so the bridge has been rebuilt (1947) and rehabilitated (1969). Nothing can keep a good bridge down, so to speak, not even vehicular damage in 1987 and a cracked floor beam in the winter of 1989-1990. Most recently, town officials noticed that the bridge was listing several feet to one side at one end. In 2011, the town paid bridge builder JR Graton to straighten it and, in 2012, Weathercheck to put on new dark green standing seam roof.

Did you know? While working for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Colonel Stephen H. Long, a Hopkinton native, developed a plan for a new covered bridge truss that became nationally known as the Long truss. He patented his design in 1830. The Bement Bridge is one of the few remaining Long truss bridges in the country.

Directions: On Bradford Center Road, one quarter of a mile north of the junc-tion of Routes 103 and 114.

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Keniston Bridge in Andover. Photo by Jim Block



neWportCorbin Bridge


Built: 1835

Rebuilt: 1994

Quick History: It’s surprising that a bridge so frequently written about has little documentation. Everyone assumes that the Corbin family built the bridge, but all that can be found in the history is that former railroad executive Austin Corbin (1827-1896) repaired and improved the Corbin Bridge at his own expense in 1888. What is well documented is the fire in 1993 — an arsonist destroyed the Corbin Bridge, the town’s last highway bridge. Newport residents raised funds and, combined with insurance proceeds, hired JR Graton to rebuild the bridge. In January 1995, the Corbin Bridge opened to traffic.

Did you know? The bridge’s rehabilita-tion in 1980 was funded with a federal Historic Preservation Fund matching grant.

Directions: Route 10 North to Corbin Road

Corbin Bridge in Newport. Photo by Alan Hartmann

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Bridge QuizWhy were bridges covered? A. So it would resemble a barn and

livestock would feel at home when walking across

B. To keep snow off the bridge

C. The wood was available in our early New England towns, so why not use it?

D. To make the bridge structurally sound

E. All of the above

ANSWER: D. Architects and engineers agree that the roofs help make the covered bridges more structurally sound.


covered, and probably the shortest built, in Andover. It was bypassed in 1959 and restricted to foot traffic. The roof was reshingled in 1962 and repaired in 1982. It was reconstructed in 1998 and in 2003, but it is currently closed because of problems with the abutments.

Directions: Take Route 11 to Andover and bridge is located near the junction of Route 11 and Route 4A.

andoverCilleyville Bridge

Built: 1887


Quick History: The bridge was built in 1887 by Print Atwood, a local carpenter. Local folklore suggests that his assistants, Al Emerson and Charles Wilson, became upset during construc-tion and cut some of the timbers short. The bridge was the last

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Cilleyville Bridge in Andover. Top photo and right inset by Jim Block. Left inset photo by Alan Hartmann

Did you know? The Cilleyville Bridge was the model for the murals of New Hampshire scenes located in the State House in Concord.


neWportPier Bridge

Built: 1872

Rebuilt: 1907

Style: Double town lattice truss

Quick History: The first bridge, a wood lattice bridge, was built on this spot in 1871-1872 by the Sugar River Railroad. The current bridge was built in 1907 by the Boston and Maine Railroad for the Concord and Claremont Railroad line. At one time there were 14 covered railroad bridges on the Claremont and Concord Railroad line. These bridges were built to carry locomotives weighing 44 tons. Today, Pier Bridge (as well as the nearby Wright’s Bridge) is part of the 10-mile Sugar River Rail Trail used by walkers, joggers, hikers, bicyclists,


Pier Bridge in Newport. Photo by Jim Block

Wright’s Bridge in Newport. Photo by Jim Block

Did you know? At 216 feet, Pier Bridge is the longest covered railroad bridge in the world.


Use Your GPSNot good with maps? Try tech-nology. Start with your location, plug in these GPS coordinates into a TomTom or online at Yahoo maps, and end with your loca-tion. Hopefully you’ll get round trip directions with the best routes possible.• Dalton Bridge: 43°16'37.28" N

71°48'41.28" W• Waterloo Bridge: 43°17'17.28" N

71°51'21.29" W• Bement Bridge: 43°15'50.51" N

71°57'11.40" W• Keniston Bridge: 43°26'05.27" N

71°50'10.29" W• Cilleyville Bridge: 43°25'49.27" N

71°52'07.29" W• Corbin Bridge: 43°23'28.52" N

72°11'44.19" W• Pier Bridge: 43°21'42.91" N

72°14'27.61" W• Wright’s Bridge: 43°21'31.99" N

72°15'32.69" W

neWportWright’s Railroad Bridge

Style: Double town lattice truss

Built: 1872

Quick History: The bridge is named for S. K. Wright, who sold the right-of-way in 1871 to the Sugar River Railroad. Boston and Maine replaced the wooden bridge with one of its own, again the double town lattice truss in 1906-07. The design, a double town lattice truss with laminated arches, is able to carry the heavier load of steam engines. The arch runs the whole length of the bridge on each side and is heeled into the abutment at both ends. It is the arch that carries the live load.

Did you know? In 1895, there were 1,561 bridges on the rail system oper-ated by the Boston and Maine. Of

these, 70 percent (1,085) were wooden bridges. Two are still in existence in our area today: Pier Bridge and Wright’s Railroad Bridge.

Directions: From the Pier Bridge (see above directions), walk 0.8 miles down the road to Wright’s trailhead. At the beginning of the trail on the right is the trail gate. The bridge is past the gate and 1,250 feet down the trail.

Special thanks to all those who have

researched these covered bridges

before me: the New Hampshire

Department of Transportation,

NewHampshireCoveredBridges.com,

Bridgehunter.com, VisitNewEngland.

com, New Hampshire Division of

Historical Resources, and our local

historical societies.

four-wheelers, snowmobilers and cross country skiers. The original railroad tracks that once crossed the bridge have been replaced with lengthwise planks.

Directions: Take Route 11-103 West (toward Claremont) and drive for 2.8 miles. Turn left onto Chandlers Mills Road. Note brown state covered bridge sign. The Pier Bridge is one mile on the right side. Park on the side of the road.

Pier Bridge over the Sugar River in Newport. Photo by Jim Block


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What’s in a Name?Memorial bridges celebrate local heroes.by Laura Jean Whitcombphotography by Gary Summerton

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very morning I’d drive by the same sign: Michael Brady Memorial Bridge. It made me wonder. Who was Michael Brady? Why is a bridge named after him?

Turns out, “all public buildings and bridges in New Hampshire have to be named by legislation,” says Bill Boynton, media relations officer at the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. “Certainly been a lot of that in recent years with the conflicts we’ve been fighting overseas and in memory of our veterans.”

If there’s someone who’s done a lot for your town or for the country, you can draft a house bill to name a bridge in honor of that person. The act goes in front of the House and the Senate, and, if approved, the Department of Transportation puts up signs, which are typically paid for by

sponsors or the friends of the person for whom it is being named.

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MiChAEl E. BrADy MEMoriAl BriDgEoak Street, Newport

Michael E. Brady (1946-67) grew up in Newport, two blocks away from the bridge that now bears his name.

Brady served as a crew chief on a Huey helicopter during Vietnam and took part in Operation Cedar Falls, the largest helicopter assault of the war. His helicopter was shot down during a resupply of ground troops, and Brady died in battle at age 21.

Larry Cote wanted to remember his friend in some way. The Oak Street

Bridge was close to Brady’s child-hood home, so Cote asked the town of Newport — owner of the bridge — if they could name it for Vietnam Veteran Michael E. Brady. Cote, with help from members of the classes of 1964 and 1965, raised money for a bronze plac-ard and signs at the end of each bridge. The bridge was dedicated on June 27, 2010.

“I just don’t ever want him to fade away,” Cote told the Village Newspaper

in 2009. “If that sign is on that bridge and you have kids or older people driv-ing by, they might ask, ‘Who is Mike?’ They might look him up…so he could still, in a sense, live on through people inquiring about him.”

The Michael E. Brady Memorial Bridge is on Oak Street in Newport.

Michael E. Brady (1946-1967)


appreciation scholarship that is awarded to a Newport senior or alumni whose

mother or father served our country or a Newport grad who served and wants to further their education.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★MASoN WEArE TAPPAN MEMoriAl BriDgEroute 114, Bradford

Mason Weare Tappan (1817-1886) was a New Hampshire boy — born in Newport and grew up in Bradford. He went to school in Hopkinton and Meriden. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1841, and started a practice in Bradford. He outlived three wives.

Tappan was in his third term in Congress

the crowd, stating that Rollins “is a real hero, not only to the people of Newport, but for the people of New Hampshire.” Later, flags were added to the signs at each end of the bridge by family friend Chris Barrell and Newport’s Cub Scout Pack 316.

Each year the Rollins family organizes a Ride for the Fallen (www.rollinsride.com). Hundreds of motorcyclists ride in August to honor Justin as well as all the others who offer their lives in service to the United States. Proceeds go to the Justin A. Rollins Memorial Scholarship Fund, a military

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ SPC. JuSTiN A. rolliNS BriDgEElm Street, Newport

Sept. 11, 2001, changed many people’s lives, including that of Newport resident Justin Allan Rollins.

“Justin joined the service because of Sept. 11,” says his father, Skip Rollins. “That event changed his life and his outlook on life, gave him direc-tion. He said to me that the reason he is doing this is so our country would never have to endure another Sept. 11. Justin had a love of country and a love of others.”

On March 5, 2007, Justin was killed by a roadside bomb in Samarra, Iraq, while conducting a combat patrol. He was a machine gunner in the 82nd Airborne, Charlie Company. The graduate of Newport High School was 22.

In 2008, the Elm Street Bridge, which crosses the Sugar River in Newport, was renamed the Spc. Justin A. Rollins Bridge. At the dedication ceremony, two fire trucks held a 20-by-39 foot American flag in the air and Governor John Lynch spoke to

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The Spc. Justin A. Rollins Bridge in Newport crosses the Sugar River.

Mason Weare Tappan Memorial Bridge is located at the intersection of Route 114 and Jones Road in Bradford.


when the Civil War started. He organized the first New Hampshire volunteer regiment and was appointed colonel. Throughout his career, he served his state well — as a mem-ber of New Hampshire House of Representatives (1853-55 and 1860-61); a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire 2nd District (1855-61); and the New Hampshire state attorney general (1876-86).

Tappan died in of-fice as the attorney general at the age of 69. He is bur-ied in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bradford, and his por-trait hangs in town hall. The bridge that bears his name was built at the site of one of the original covered bridges at the intersec-tion of Route 114 and Jones Road. No one is sure of the dedication date — probably right after World War II when the temporary Bailey bridge over the Warner River was replaced. The state of New Hampshire rehabilitated the bridge in 2001.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ChArlES P. PukSTA BriDgE Broad Street, Claremont

On more than one occasion, Charles P. Puksta (1923-2005) “served as a bridge over troubled waters,” wrote the Eagle Times in 1984. It was a welcome surprise to the Puksta fam-ily when the Claremont City Council named the Broad Street Bridge the Charles P. Puksta Bridge on May 9, 1984.

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Put Your Best Foot ForwardFinding the perfect boot doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle.by Arrolyn Vernon

SEASONAL STYLE

he transition from summer to fall is one that I look forward to above all others, both in terms of season and fashion. The leaves turn, the air gains that delightful crispness, and I find myself sifting through my familiar fall and winter clothing with a renewed sense of excitement. As my eyes eagerly pass over my cozy cashmere scarves, little vintage cardigans, reliable knit dresses, edgy leather jackets, dramatic velvet capes and toasty wool coats, I stop short and puzzle at my collection of boots, lined neatly under my dresses.

The boot represents an annual fashion crisis. I dare not stray too far from the boot that will reliably get me from point A to point B in the middle of a blizzard. But I want a boot that will translate easily from work appro-priate to weekend appropriate, from

formal to casual, from taking the dog out to meeting for drinks.

These days there is no end to the amount of flare that shoes can have: fur, glitter, mirrors, metal; wedge heel, kitten heel, 6-inch heel, flat; gladia-tor, strappy, Mary Jane, peep toe. So, where along the way did the boot fall off? Sure, you can always find your sassy ankle boot, but they tend to be more decorative and less day to day. Admittedly, when purchasing a pair of boots one must consider practical-ity — but why does practicality have to feel so dull and only borderline fashionable?

Part of what seems to make the purchasing of boots so frustrating is that most women have to compro-mise their stylistic standards in order to meet the demands of seasonal

footwear. This dynamic inevitably makes women decide on one style that they feel best bridges the gap between their personal style and practicality.

When on the prowl for a leather boot I find that nothing checks more off of my stylish-yet-practical checklist than the 1980s pixie boot. Not only were the 1980s a time of innovative and exciting boot design — incorporat-ing the use of multiple colors, hard-ware, appliqué, embroidery/stitching and other mediums — but the 1980s were also lucky enough to see the last of affordable, accessible leather pro-duction in footwear in the USA. Since then, boot leather has seen a sad turn for the worse with the leather pounded so thin it feels synthetic — and only able to endure a fraction of the wear.

Most boots from the 1980s are


made with buttery Brazilian leather, thick enough that it actually provides substantial warmth without feeling or looking too oversized. The heel comes in flat, kitten or high, all of which are surprisingly comfortable. I find, though, that the flat heel is the most practical while also packing a lot of punch. The width of the boot tends to be wide enough, especially around the ball of the foot, that one can layer stockings with big wool socks and feel no discomfort. The subtly pointed toe adds just the right amount of sophis-tication without making the foot look too narrow or clownish. Finally, the shaft of the boot rarely exceeds mid-calf length — which makes splashy knee-high socks a viable option — and it is well fitted to the leg, never looking either too fitted or too saggy.

Both as an observer and as a wearer I have come to know that the pixie boot is easily translatable from formal to casual, adding just the right amount of sass without toying too much with your outfit. They look just as adorable and edgy with a dress as they do with jeans. All elements of a look should do nothing but add to each other and the pixie boot, in my experi-ence, has been the only one to add to any outfit, while most other boots tend to dominate a look in a way that is visually frustrating.

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ew London resident Betty Hackmann enjoys hunting down fabrics for her B’s Hive creations. “It’s always a joy to find something extraordinary at the right price,” she says. But this experienced seamstress has been creat-ing clothing, handbags and totes, aprons and table linens for more than 50 years. Kearsarge Magazine asked Hackmann a few questions about her craft.

Q. How long have you been sewing?A. I was around 13 when my mom enrolled me in a Singer sewing course during summer break. During that course, the instructor thought that my dress was good enough to enter into competition in New York City, so I was photographed modeling the dress, a blue sheath with a pointed bib collar with a heart button accent. I passed the local competitive level and then the garment was sent to the Big Apple. Obviously the competition increased and that’s where my claim to fame ended!

When I first began selling my products locally, I was asked to compose something about my background as an artist, so I wrote a simple poem that sums it all up:

It all began in Baltimore,Near the Chesapeake and its sandy

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And I wish you much joy and all that’s divine.

Q. Is fabric your only medium?A. Fabric is my only medium, but the design part of it stimulates me the most. I look for unusual or “stand out” eyecatching designs for each season and then research the current style for that season. Bags can be funky or classic — the same style of bag with a different fabric creates a new personality. I’m always interested to see what clothing lines are anticipated for the various seasons — large bags with short skirts, mini bags with oversized clothing — there is always a contrast. The classic line, however, is the most enduring and provides the longest use.

Q. What do you like about making purses and totes?A. I like to design purses and totes be-cause the fabrics can be tweaked to form a variety of combinations using a variety of patterns — different closures, linings, handles, pockets, ribbon and button trims. It’s a delight to see the bag evolve — it’s almost a design/build adventure and, since they are one-of-a-kind, each one is special. I photograph each collec-tion that I create, and I often return to those pictures for inspiration. They are

also available for customers who want to see style and design potential.

Q. Do you make different bags for different seasons?A. Yes. This spring and summer I’ve been using a heavy cotton, almost in-door/outdoor quality, as well as linens. One of my favorites this season is a lime green fabric with drink parasols, tropi-cal beverages and palm trees. I’ve named the bag “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere”!

In the spring I look for fall and winter fabrics and start producing them around July. My favorite fabrics for the cooler months include tapestry, corduroy and wool. I try to price the bags fairly, and in this economy, making something affordable for someone’s enjoyment is well worth the effort of constructing the purse or tote.

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Better than a talking geckoby Merry Armentroutphotography by Kevin Davis

hat talking gecko has made Geico a household name, and you can’t turn on the television without hearing the jingle, “Nationwide is on your side” or “You’re in good hands with Allstate.” Barton Insurance Agency of New London doesn’t have a talking mascot or a catchy slogan, but what they do have is customer service. Along with a leader that is happy exactly where he is.

“I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to be on Main Street the rest of my life. It’s all based upon the trust that you can call us and get the service you need, and we take it off your plate. You don’t have that with the Internet companies,” says owner Ben Barton.

Barton Insurance Agency is a family-owned, independent insurance agency that represents multiple insur-ance companies. When a customer walks in the door, Barton and his team does the shopping for them, finding the best rate for the best coverage. His team includes Danielle Laware and Trish Demers, customer service agents; Heidi Currier, office manager; and Ginni Walsh, bookkeeper. The group works together, ensuring each customer feels like the only customer.

“Shopping for insurance through the Internet can be challenging for people and what happens, I think, is the lowest price tends to dominate people’s mindset,” says Barton. “Insurance isn’t all the same. There’s a value we add to it.”

That value includes an agent/cli-ent relationship from an agency that has been on New London’s Main Street since Barton’s parents opened its doors in 1954. Barton never aspired to take

over the family business; in fact, his goal was to be a P.E. teacher or some-thing along those lines in the recreation field. After graduating from Springfield College he found himself without direc-tion, saw his parent’s successful business doing well, and thought he would give it a try. That was in 1979. He has never looked back.

“I thought, like most people would think, why would I want to sell insur-ance?” he says. “But it’s not about the insurance. It’s about the people and re-lationships. And the product is a critical aspect of someone’s financial security.”

Barton fears talking geckos are downplaying this critical aspect of

people’s lives, and he spends every day trying to show customers the benefit of working with an independent agent like himself.

“There’s a lot to the aspect of insur-ance coverage. If you get mesmerized by the lowest dollar sign, you may not be getting what you need,” says Barton.

Recently, Geico gave one of Barton’s clients the state minimum limit for auto insurance. Barton says he would not have let that same customer walk out the door with that little cover-age. That difference is what gives Barton Insurance Agency added value. “It’s our job to unearth the questions that may not come to your mind as to what is

Ginni Walsh, Heidi Currier, Danielle Laware, and Ben Barton


important. We want to align your cover-age so you have a program that is going to give you the coverage you need at the time you need it and not waste your money,” explains Barton.

As the technological age continues to advance, something can be said for the old fashioned phone call. Barton says when a customer uses an Internet insurance company a different customer service person usually picks up the other end of the line with each call. But Barton’s customers know how to reach him, and he’s always available.

“You come to find that having someone to talk to in terms of claims, in terms of your billing situation, you tend to rely upon us for the things you don’t have time for and don’t want to be bothered with. When you talk to some-one over the phone at the XYZ insur-ance company, who are you talking to? In our case it’s much more relationship based. We take our job very seriously.”

After talking with Barton for a few minutes, his passion for his hometown of New London is evident, and he walks the talk. Though he never planned on selling insurance for his profession, it seems he’s found his niche.

“Once you see what we’re doing for you, you will know we have your best interests at heart. In the end, we’re not going to be successful unless we have you for a client and your success is our success,” says Barton.

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A declaration of love, a story of war, the search for a rare species. You may have seen movies or read books about these things, but there is something ex-traordinary about hearing a voice-only recording of these stories. And it’s this power of the spoken word that ignites Mary Kuechenmeister’s passion.

“I’m able to make an incredible connection with people,” Kuechenmeister says of her nonprofit organization, Story Preservation Initiative. “I come into their home, sit down with them, listen to them speak and develop an understanding about what drives them, who they are, how they got where they are. It really does something to me. I connect to others and it matters.”

Kuechenmeister, an Andover resident, started Story Preservation Initiative (SPI) in September 2010 after a conversation with a friend about work goals. “She asked, ‘What exactly do you want to do?’” Kuechenmeister recalls.

“It was the right conversation with the right woman at the right place at the right time. I’d been storytelling, seeking people out, writing and marketing my entire career, but SPI is a culmination of everything I’ve done in my life.”

SPI started as a way to work with individuals to capture and preserve oral histories, then evolved into record-ing Granite Staters with a story to tell. Her first project — a collection of oral histories of notable New Hampshire residents called Voices of Our State — is housed at the NH State Library in Concord and available at the Milne Special Collections at the University of New Hampshire Library in Durham.

In 2012, Kuechenmeister expanded

SPI’s mission to create a diverse oral history collection that will be available to anyone, any time, free of charge.

“The sole function of the collection is to serve as an educational, historical and cultural resource,” she says.

Kuechenmeister plans to interview writers, musicians, artists and politi-cians; “some well known, some not well known, but all incredibly talented,” she says. Her goal is to record 10 in 2012, and collect anywhere from 10 to 20 oral histories per year for the next several years.

“The result will be a sea of voices — a rich and divergent blend of individual stories relating to each person’s life, work and influences,” she says. “Story Preservation Initiative will create broad and easy access to this collection via broadcast media, library and digital archiving, podcasts, websites, and other

technologies and means of communica-tion that shall evolve over the course of time.”

But you don’t have to be a celebrity to preserve your life story. Last winter, the Institute for Lifelong Education at Dartmouth (ILEAD) offered a course on preserving personal history, and Kuechenmeister was the instructor.

“People are increasingly aware of the value of oral history,” she says.

“You are hearing people’s voices. That’s big. Not just notables, but your mother’s voice, your grandmother’s voice. What would you give to hear them speak to you again?”

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Story Preservation Instituteby Laura Jean Whitcombphotography by Paul Howe

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indy Weinberger has been hands on with her work for a long time. She’s a certi-fied hand therapist (CHT) — an occupational therapist or physical therapist with a minimum of five years of clinical experience, including 4,000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy. Now she’s opened her own clinic in Newport, close to her home in Sunapee, to help folks regain the use of their hands. Kearsarge Magazine asked Weinberger — who is certified by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission and a member of American Society of Hand Therapists — five questions about her work with the intricate anatomy of the arm and hand.

Q. What made you decide to focus on the hands? A. Everyone values their hands as one of the most im-portant tools of their bodies. I love to work with people’s hands because my patients are always very motivated to “get their hands back” for work and play. I have always loved hands. Their anatomy is fascinating and com-plex. They really are amazing creations!

Q. What is your background? A. I graduated from the occupational therapy program at Boston University in the Sargent College of Allied Health Professions in 1989 with a bachelor’s. Since that time, I have worked in a

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in June 2011 in rented space from an existing physical therapy practice in Newport. In April 2012, I decided it was time to open my own space. I focus my treatment on the fingers, hand, wrist and elbow, and offer custom hand splinting.

Q. What types of hand inju-ries do you see in the Lake Sunapee/Kearsarge area?A. This area has many pairs of hardworking hands. I would say the most common injuries are those that happen on the job. Whether it is a stu-dent athlete, painter, dentist, factory worker, secretary or college professor, I see many common conditions. These include tendonitis, arthritic conditions, carpal tunnel syn-drome, trigger fingers, wrist and finger fractures, tendon injuries, traumatic amputa-tions and more.

Q. What age group is more likely to need hand therapy? A. Tough to say. Student athletes, factory workers with repetitive jobs, and seniors

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The village smithytext and photography by Laura Jean Whitcomb

radford resident John Mock holds up a metal part that he bought for a dol-lar at the Davisville Flea Market. He’s not sure what it is, but he knew he want-ed it in the Village Smithy in Bradford.

“It’s the end of a clamp,” says Everett Kittredge, treasurer of the Bradford Historical Society.

The men talk for a bit and, sure enough, Mock brings the part over to the wall and matches it to a clamp that is already part of the Village Smithy collection.

The smithy has come a long way since 2005, when the town of Bradford voted to dedicate a 3.6 acre property for the purpose of developing a cultural cen-ter for the town. The idea for the smithy came about when Mock acquired tools from Bradford’s original blacksmith shop. In fact, most of the tools — from a flail used to thresh wheat to an early pick saw made out of wood — in the smithy are Mock’s. “Everything in here is donated,” says Mock. “Hay knife. Coal scoop. Feedbags for horses getting shoed. You name it, it’s here.”

“It’s a wonderful collection,” says Laurie Buchar, Bradford Historical Society’s archivist. Bradford residents came together to fill the shelves — and the grounds. Steven Hansen donated a Yankee corn crib, which used to store corn for cattle. A carriage from the Messer farm and an ox dump cart from the Hall estate wait for a barn; “we need a closed up building for larger items,” she says.

On one side of the building, built and funded by Mock, is a blacksmith forge. On the other, a woodworking shop. The hope is that the smithy will

someday be a permanent forge, with a blacksmith on site so people can come and learn about the history of the trade and the town of Bradford, which had two active smithys in 1820 as well as smithys on local farms, like Battles Farm. “Blacksmiths were the mechanics of the town,” says Mock. “They knew how to repair wagons, which had steel tires, and shoe horses.”

Right now, there’s no regular schedule; it is open on holidays, like the Fourth of July, and occasionally dur-ing the warmer months. The Bradford Historical Society could use some volun-teers to serve as docents. Items need to be photographed and recorded. Buchar, recently retired, is enjoying her time as a volunteer and is sure others would, too.

“Learning about our town’s history

is an ongoing and fascinating journey for me. I’ve been pouring over old pho-tos and artifacts, digging up the stories that accompany them, traipsing through the woods in search of landmarks, and honoring the incredible tenacity of the town settlers,” she says. “Whether you are a native or a transplant, your sense of self is largely defined by your sense of place. I can’t imagine a better place to be than where I am.”

WhAT: The Village Smithy

WhErE: East Main Street, Bradford

WhEN: The Bradford Historical Society and the smithy are open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Stop by Saturday, Sept. 1.)

Why: Volunteer your time and become a part of the town’s history

CoNTACT: [email protected] or [email protected]

Al Caswell made the tin lamp, hanging in the front window of the Village Smithy, with his own equipment.


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Haunted Harbor Halloween

Saturday, Oct. 274 to 8 p.m.

Ghouls and boys of all ages know there is no better haunt than Sunapee Harbor, the location of the 3rd annual Project Sunapee-sponsored Haunted Harbor Halloween. Dress in your Halloween best and join the Rag-a-Muffin parade, then join in for some tailgate trick-or-treating, ghostly games and tasty morsels, like pizza, hot dogs and eye of newt. There’s even a pirate ship at the dock, raised from the bottom of the lake with the pirates still on board! Eek!

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Unique Furniture with Style

Aug. 22 to Sept. 19 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the 2012 Furniture Masters Auction Preview Exhibition, members of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters exhibit their newest creations. Come check out the gorgeous handmade furniture Tuesday through Friday and the first Saturday of the month (closed Sunday and Monday). Free and open to the public.

>> NH Historical Society’s library, 30 Park Street, Concord

>> www.nhhistory.org/library.html or www.furnituremasters.org

Wild Edible, Medicinal and Poisonous Plants

Saturday, Sept. 2210 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Can someone become immune to poison ivy after drinking milk produced by a goat that has eaten that plant? Which plant serves as aspirin among the Abenaki peoples? Fells Education Director, Michael Caduto, leads a walk to share Colonial and Native American folklore. You’ll learn the answers to these questions, as well as other myths and realities concerning the use of wild edible, medicinal and poison-ous plants.

>> Members $10; nonmembers $15. Advance registration required by Sept. 14.

>> The Fells Gatehouse, 456 Route 103A, Newbury

>> www.thefells.org

Sunapee Triathlon

Sunday, Sept. 239 a.m.

Get ready for a spectacular day of racing in Sunapee. The event, reminiscent of the days of the Endurance Ironman Sunapee events from the early 1990s, kicks off with three coincidental races. Participants begin with a spectacular swim in Lake Sunapee (the average September temperature is 65 degrees) and then take to the roads for riding and running.

>> Sunapee State Park, Rt. 103, Newbury

>> www.sunapeetri.com

One-Lunger Engine and Antique Tractor Day

Saturday, Sept. 159 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come listen to the sounds of a variety of antique engines. Watch them run, learn about the way they were used, then explore Bill Kidder’s collection of automo-biles and Americana. There’s something for everyone in the family: children’s ride-on toys to steam whistles, auto parts to horse-drawn carriages. There’s also a town jail, a blacksmith shop and a tinsmith shop.

>> Ice House Museum, 91 Pleasant Street, New London

>> www.wfkicehouse.org

Schedules may change; call to verify event information. Visit www.kearsarge-magazine.com for additional events or to submit your own event.

Baked Beans and Fried Clams: How Food Defines a Region

Thursday, Oct. 18Happy Hour, 5 p.m.; Dinner, 6 p.m.; Speaker, 7 p.m.

The Andover Historical Society hosts its annual meeting and potluck supper. After dinner and conversation with neighbors, hear Edie Clark, a regular columnist for Yankee Magazine, present “Baked Beans and Fried Clams: How Food Defines a Region.” Free and open to the public.

>> East Andover Grange Hall, 3 Chase Hill Road

>> www.andoverhistory.org

Warner Fall Foliage Festival

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 to 7This is what it says on the WFFF website: Since 1947, the people of Warner have come together at the height of autumn color to host the Warner Fall Foliage Festival. The Festival is Warner’s invita-tion to share the natural splendor of New Hampshire’s vibrant autumn colors while enjoying food, entertainment, carnival rides and fine crafts along the main streets of Warner. This is what Kearsarge Magazine says about the event: a must-do event for the whole family. Go mark your calendar now.

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your skin and your body. Doesn’t that warrant the necessity of checking them out before you commit?

Before you run off and patent my idea for an online matching service for the beauty industry, Kearsarge Magazine asked readers for their advice on the area’s best. Hundreds of you voted — it was inspir-ing to read how many of you are passionate about your barber, hairdresser or aesthetician — and here are the winners. Even without a relation-ship questionnaire to determine the salon or spa that’s right for you, we’re sure the results of this survey will help you find your perfect match.

’m going to go out on a limb here — I think there should be an online

match site for hairdressers. Hear me out. You have to be comfortable with your hair stylist, be able to talk to them about your wants and needs. You have to trust them; that first snip means you’ll be liv-

ing with that cut for a month or two. And you should look forward to your appointment, looking at it as an opportunity to treat yourself and perhaps chat with a friend at the same time.

Now take that concept and think

about your barber, your aestheti-cian, or your massage therapist. These are the people you trust with your hair,


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here have the education to work with any type of hair.”

But there’s no conflict between Michelle’s left and right brain. “I’m not tied down to just one thing. I’m still a hands-on stylist, as are most Schwarzkopf educators,” she says. “I like being in education because it keeps me focused and up to date. I offer my clients new things all the time. If they want something new, they know that I know how to do it. If they see a picture in a magazine, they know I can achieve it.”

After meet-ing and marry-ing her husband, Michelle moved to New England in 2005. Although she loves New Hampshire — “I’m try-ing to get all my friends to move here,” she says — the opportunities for education weren’t as abun-dant. So when Schwarzkopf approached her in 2009, she was ready to take on the job of educating other salons in the Boston and New York areas on their product line.

That training brings a wealth of knowledge to her New England clients. Looking for a specific color line for blond hair? Michelle can recommend one. Need a “green” hair color line for your sensi-tive skin? Michelle knows of a new product line — with beeswax to nourish the scalp — that might work for you. Having trouble finding a salon with expertise in hair extensions? Salon Studio M offers 13 different types. “We’re not your average salon,” she says. “The people who work

Michelle Murphey is a unique hy-brid. As hair stylist, she relies on her right brain — the visual, creative side — and her inventive talent shows with each hair cut. But she’s also a logical, left brained educator, traveling across the country to teach other salons and stylists how to use Schwarzkopf Professional products. The end result: a cut and color that is raising the standard of excellence for salons in the Sunapee/New London area.

Michelle went to cosmetology school in California during the day, and took business classes at night. “I became a hairdresser just to work my way through college,” she says. But after a position at Opal Concepts, a national hair care company offering hair prod-ucts and franchising thousands of hair salons, “I realized I didn’t need my busi-ness degree anymore.”

Michelle switched her major from business to art history — “I contin-ued to go to school just for fun,” she says — and opened her own salon in an old Victorian building in downtown Sacramento in 1994. For 10 years, she catered to the chic, urban profession-als of California. Big companies, like Vidal Sassoon and Bumble & Bumble, frequently approached her with offers of education for her and her staff.

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“Knows the latest styles and cuts; great with color; friendly, hip atmosphere — city talent in small town New England!”

“Michelle really knows how to cut curly hair. I wouldn’t consider going to any other stylist than Michelle. She is a mas-ter at her profession.”

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Michelle Murphey owner/stylistSalon Studio M 552 Route 11, Sunapee763-1900

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the name, Hair Therapy. “I’m also a licensed massage therapist,” says Lorena. Someday she’d like to expand the salon to offer those services but, right now, Lorena and Jess are “here for all your hair needs — and not so hair needs,” says Jess. “That’s the ‘therapy’ part of the name. Hair is 50 percent and the other 50 percent is talking and getting to know each other. Not just being a hairdresser but being a friend.”

London area before she opened Hair Therapy in January 2010. “I always wanted to come back to Grantham,” says Clay, a resident of Croydon. “It’s a phenomenal location. I knew success would come here.”

Jess attended SRVRTC and gradu-ated from the New England School of Hair Design in West Lebanon, but had to be employed for a year before she could rent a booth at a salon. “It’s hard to find a full-time job at a hair salon,” says Jess, a resident of Newport. “Most places don’t want to take on an apprentice. Hair school teaches the basics but you’ll learn more out in the field.”

But one shop in the Sunapee area did hire her on as an employee, and that’s where Jess met Lorena. When Lorena opened Hair Therapy in Grantham, Jess joined her four months later. The majority of their regulars followed them as well, and this fun, family-friendly salon now has hundreds of clients.

One of Lorena’s friends thought of

The two friends are a study in op-posites. Lorena Clay has straight hair; Jessica Linn’s is curly. Lorena wears glasses; Jess doesn’t. And Lorena is out-going — her boisterous personality will inspire you to turn up your energy just a little bit. Jess, on the other hand, is quiet, sometimes talking only if you do first.

“Our personalities balance, and we feed off each other throughout the day,” says Lorena. “If I am too intense for a person — I can accept that I’m not for everybody — then they can go to Jess. It works well.”

“We don’t mind sharing our clien-tele,” agrees Jess. “If you need to have your hair cut today, but Lorena doesn’t have time, I might be able to fit you in.”

This balance keeps the clients of Hair Therapy in Grantham happy. Lorena, owner of the salon, is the fourth generation of hair stylists in her family; her mother, in fact, had a shop in the same location on Route 10 for seven years (1993 to 2000). If Lorena looks familiar, it’s because she worked there before she was a licensed hairdresser, keeping the books and shampooing hair.

After attending the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center (SRVRTC) in Newport, Lorena worked for 10 years in the Sunapee/New

“My hair is difficult to style and Jessica does a great job. Very friendly, great sense of humor and very accommodating.”

“Lorena has been do-ing my hair for years. She is always exactly on point, takes her time, and, since I get my hair colored, its always very natural.”

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#2Lorena Clay, owner/stylistJessica Linn, stylistHair Therapy120 Route 10 South, Grantham863-1101

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of who I am.” She attended the Blaine Hair and Beauty School in Hyannis, Mass., and continues to learn about the profession she loves, signing up for classes as often as she can. “With prom season coming up, I’m learning about updos in Europe, which will eventually make their way to California and the Northeast. It’s my respon-sibility to know those options when someone sits in my chair.”

as well. Her sense of humor and her sense of style create the unique atmosphere of her year-old salon. It’s a homey, com-fortable room on the second floor of the Brookside building. There’s a nail station in one room and a hair station in the other. She doesn’t offer perms or acrylic nails, because she’s looking out for her clients’ health and safety. And, frankly, it doesn’t fit with her salon philosophy — “bella capelli” means “beautiful hair” in Italian.

“I work in partnership with a client,” she says. “I don’t want to give them a cut that they can’t do. The most important thing is how they would style it at home.” But what if someone brings in a photo of a celeb-rity haircut that they’d like? “You can

always get a version of what you like.”

Terri has been a hairdresser for 24 years. “I love it,” she says. She started with her Barbie dolls, then her friends, then her mother — and ultimately decided that hair is “a part

Terri Pitta, owner of Bella Capelli in Warner, looks at each head of hair with the eye of an artist. “I look at it like a ball of clay that I can design,” she says. Then she pauses. “Of course there are some basic mathematical aspects to it, so I’m incorporating both math and design. I look at face shape, bone and head structure, hair type, direction it is growing, then decide, as a whole, how to cut this person’s head of hair.”

But don’t get the impression that Terri is just running numbers in her head while you’re sitting in her chair. She’s a genuinely nice person who will do anything for her clients. She tears up when she mentions a client who recently had a death in the family. She’s insistent about keeping hair cut prices affordable for all income levels. She’s ready to chat about the book she’s reading, or the book you’re reading, and laugh over the fact that she hasn’t had read much of anything lately as the mother of two daughters, Tyalar, 16 and Annabella, 10.

Yes, you will laugh when you sit down with Terri at Bella Capelli, and you might be laughing a few days later

“She not only listens to what you want, but knows styles that may look good for your face structure. She’s amazing!”

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Street two years ago. If you check the math, that’s 17 years of cutting hair.

It’s a simple premise: walk in, wait for a few minutes, sit in the chair for a few minutes to get your haircut, and pay with cash. Erin’s laid back but profes-sional demeanor — and her sharp sense of humor — make each visit an effortless decision. Why wouldn’t you want to get your hair cut (and eyebrows trimmed) with someone who remembers details about your family, your health and even your last conversation? “I just try to make it fun,” she says. “I am sarcastic, but fun at the same time. I get them in and get them out and carry on. It’s super simple — and a good haircut.”

Men aren’t usually big talkers during appointments, but they are with Erin Andersen.

One client discusses his recent vacation, while another talks about politics. Although she’s completely focused on the client sitting in her chair, she’s aware of people entering and leaving her New London barber shop, Erin’s Haircuts for Men.

Erin is used to multitasking; she’s a wife and a mother of three: ages 13, 6 and 2. And with the steady stream of customers on a rainy Tuesday morn-ing, she’s quick and efficient with each person. “I’m here for people looking for a quick but good quality haircut,” she says.

But that doesn’t stop anyone from chatting; that’s part of the fun of visiting Erin. A client asks about her children. “Which one was it that used to come to the shop and sit at the little table?” he asks.

“My oldest. You might see her here in the summer a bit,” she says. “What are the ages of your twins?”

Now she’s got him off and running, talking about what is new with his fam-ily. She combs his hair, spraying with water periodically, and trims the hair at the nape of his neck first, touches up the back with her scissors, moves to one side to trim the hair around his ear, then does the other side. Erin greets an-other customer, who seats himself in the open waiting area, and finishes cutting the hair on the top of her current client’s head. As she brushes the hair from the

Erin Andersen owner/barberErin’s Haircuts for Men428 Main Street, New [email protected]

shoulders of his cape, they talk about the dismal June weather. “It was 57 in the house yesterday,” she says. “I was tempted to put the heat back on!”

Erin has been cutting hair since she graduated from Sunapee High School. “I graduated in June and went to the Concord Academy of Hair Design in August,” she says. You may have seen her working in Newport — she owned Spunky Dodge’s old shop on Sunapee Street for five years — or working up in Hanover, which she did for another five years. Then she relocated her barbershop to New London, underneath the New London Inn for five years, before open-ing at her new location on 428 Main

“She just gives a darn good haircut!”

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Erin Andersen, owner/barber of Erin’s Haircuts for Men


For many people, an hour and a half is a long time to be talking about their skin. But not for Lisa Gooding, aesthetician and owner of Faces Spa at New London Inn.

“I’m big on consultation,” Gooding says. She takes the time to analyze a client’s skin, and take a history of their skin care. “What was your skin like as a kid? Are you seeing a dermatolo-gist? What are you taking for internals, maybe fish oil? I’ll even have them bring in the products they are using.”

Gooding is passionate about skin; aesthetics has been her career since she was a student in her early 20s. “I was an art major, and I wanted to be a makeup artist,” she says. “I had acne as a teenag-er — and two older sisters with perfect skin. I was teaching myself about skin care even then. When I was 23, I got a facial for the first time and thought, ‘This is what I need to do.’” She enrolled at Christine Valmy School of Esthetics in New York City, and graduated at the top of her class.

Since then, Gooding has worked in medical settings with doctors and worked with a cosmetics company. She conducted her post graduate studies at the International Dermal Institute in Reston, VA. She had a single practice in New London for nine years, then worked at a medical spa for a year be-fore returning to New London to open a new location for Faces Spa. She provides skin care to teens troubled with acne, burn patients with scarred skin, cancer patients with sensitive skin, and women and men who just want to do something nice for their skin. Gooding even has her own product line, which includes

glycolic washes, sunscreens, serums and makeup for different skin types, from sensitive to normal to oily.

At Faces Spa at New London Inn, you may see skin care modalities that you may not have seen before in New Hampshire, such as a machine that uses radio waves and light pulse to strength-en and tighten atrophied muscles of the face and neck. “It can also be used for dermabrasion, working deep on scarred skin,” Gooding says.

But, even with the products and technology available, Gooding is, surprisingly, a minimalist in skin care. “You need a good cleanser and a good moisturizer that offers protection during the day,” Gooding says. “Women of a certain age need to have eye cream. At night, you need something to replenish and feed, or peel it down.”

Even though Gooding likes her

product line and knows how much it can help someone’s skin, she is honest about her evaluation of the products you are currently using.

“I don’t need to sell 50 products, but I might say, ‘Right now, we should really change your eye shadow col-ors,’” she says. “Everything that I do is unique to an individual and their needs. That’s really trademark to what I do. I want to benefit clients completely. It gives me a lot of pleasure when they come back and say that this treatment really made a difference.”

Clients do come back, again and again. They also invite Gooding into their lives, a true testament to her warmth and compassion. “I love being able to say, ‘She’s a client, but she’s also a friend.’ It’s a privilege.”

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Best AestheticianLisa Gooding, owner/aesthetician/clinical skin care specialistFaces Spa at New London Inn353 Main Street, New London526-2557

Lisa Gooding, owner of Faces Spa at New London Inn


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For some folks, it’s not a big deal. But for others, disrobing, getting settled on the massage table, pulling up the sheet, and waiting for the therapist to enter the room is not an easy task. But at The Garden Spa in New London, that worry will be left at the door with all your others. Peter and Jill Tremblay have created a haven for people who need a brief respite — a therapeutic massage, a cleansing and calming facial, or a pedicure with a hot stone massage — from their busy day-to-day life.

It was what the Tremblays needed almost a decade ago, when they cel-ebrated their anniversary at a spa in Florida. That experience inspired them to change their careers — Peter was working for a CPA firm and Jill was a billing manager for a home health agen-cy — and move to Peter’s old stomping grounds (Newport). They opened The Garden Spa in New London in July 2003.

The size of the spa is impressive — there’s a waiting area, a lounge and a series of treatment rooms on the first floor; another lounge and the aesthet-ics room on the second floor — but it doesn’t take away from the homey, wel-coming atmosphere that Jill, Peter and their team have cre-ated. The Garden Spa is a place where everyone can feel comfort-able. “Life today is usually very stressful and hectic for most people,” says Jill. “It is very

Enter the front door of Faces Spa, located under the New London Inn, and you feel like you’ve started the first day of a vacation. Orange scented air greets you at the door, as does spa owner Lisa Gooding, who offers you something to drink: freshly made lemon water, tea or coffee. Luscious green plants, colorful orchids and a prolific ficus tree sur-round the comfortable iron and wicker furniture in the waiting area, providing a relaxing atmosphere of an outdoor patio.

Gooding has plans to replace the front steps and the landscaping, perhaps later this year. But with all the renova-tion work she’s done, she’s given people more of a reason to stay and shop in New London. Faces Spa has three treat-ment rooms: one for facials, one for advanced skin treatments and a third for massage. Three different masseuses come in as needed. “I use community talent,” says Gooding, “and work with three local independent massage thera-pists. I bring the skin care services; that is my talent and what I am passionate about.”

Massages are not 50 minutes long, Gooding points out, massages are an hour or an hour and a half. She does not want clients to feel rushed; “this is not a corporate spa,” she says. Massage oils — made from organic sugar, sea salt and essential oils — are blended on site for each client’s body treatment. “We use almond oil, which is the best healer for dry skin, but perhaps you are allergic to nuts. Then I’ll use avocado oil. It’s what that person needs.”

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gratifying to know that we provide a warm, nurturing environment for them to come and relax and refresh their mind, body and soul.”

And everyone is treated with the utmost care. Jill and Peter come out from behind the counter to greet you personally with a smile. They are genu-inely happy to see you and you, in turn, are genuinely happy to be there. Even if it is your first visit or your one hun-dredth, you’ll feel like an old friend.

“Our number one goal is to make sure that each and every guest is 100 percent satisfied with their service, no matter what it is,” says Jill. “We always refer to everyone who visits the spa as our guests, not clients or customers. We feel privileged that they come to our spa.”

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The Garden Spot owners, Peter and Jill Tremblay

Life on the Ledgetext and photography by Kevin Davis


Matthew Harrison climbing with friends at “The Cut” in Newbury


ost Granite Staters take for granted all of the large boulders and rock formations that line the sides of

New Hampshire’s back roads and highways. But to guys like Matthew Harrison of Newbury, those rock walls aren’t just a part of the scenery. They represent a new set of challenges to be explored and conquered.

Harrison grew up in New Hampshire, but it wasn’t until he’d traveled to Wyoming that his eyes were opened to the boundless possibilities for rock climbing that were all around him at home. “I’d never climbed when I was growing up, but when I went to college in Wyoming everyone I knew was a climber,” he says. “It seemed like the natural thing to do was to join in and I quickly became passionate about it.”

People don’t usually think of the Lake Sunapee area as a hot spot for rock climbing but, according to Harrison, there is an abundance of good climbing here — you just have to know what to look for.

“Once you become a climber, you start to look at rocks with a fresh set of eyes. You start to see every crack as a new approach, every ledge as a possible handhold, and you’re constantly analyzing whether that face is scalable or not,” he says.

For Harrison, climbing the rock face is only part of the fun — the other part is in the discovery of someplace new. “There’s something magical about knowing that you’ll be the first to establish a route that others will one day follow,” he says. When he does discover new climbing areas, he has been known to hang over the side of the rock face from a safety harness with a steel brush, hand scrubbing and cleaning moss and lichen from the rock so it is suitable for climbing. › › › › ›

MBeing able to scale a sheer rock face isn’t just about brute strength — it’s more about skill and finesse.


Being able to scale a sheer rock face isn’t just about brute strength — it’s more about skill and finesse. It requires agility and balance, core strength and strategy. “You always have to be think-ing two or three steps ahead of where you are right now. If I put my right hand in this crack, then can I get my left toe on that ledge?” he says.

Harrison employs several different climbing methods when scaling a rock face. There’s a technique called boulder-ing, which requires no equipment other than a crash pad that climbers spread out below the rock face. They use noth-ing but their strength and their wits to climb their way to the top.

Lead climbing is a more advanced technique. This involves placing a series of anchors and bolts into the rock face during the ascent. A safety rope is attached to these anchor points, then threaded through the climber’s har-ness. Another climber remains standing on the ground below the rock face on belay, letting slack out of the rope as the climber ascends or putting tension on the rope in case the climber falls.

One of the easiest ways to get start-ed is a method called top roping. The rope is anchored to the top of the rock face so that the climber doesn’t have to worry about placing anchors on his way up the cliff. A buddy is still needed on the ground to act as a belay person. This method also requires an established anchor point — and a way to get to it — at the top of the rock face.

Harrison and his friends, Nick Gambino and Rachel Kelly-Martin, may seem crazy at first, but as you watch them ascend their way to the top you get a real appreciation for the skill that

You always have to be thinking two or three steps ahead of where

you are right now.

Harrison climbs boulders in Wilmot.


they possess. “It’s a real rush for me,” says Harrison. “It’s a way that I can constantly push my boundaries, to test myself and see how far I can take it. And no matter how many times I do it, it never gets old.”

Kevin Davis is a writer and photogra-

pher who lives in Grantham, N.H. He’s

not afraid of heights, but the prospect of

a fall terrifies him! Luckily he was able

to complete this assignment without

incident. You can see more of his work

at www.kevindavisphotos.com

Harrison’s climbing friends: (top) Nick Gambino and (below) Rachel Kelly-Martin belays Harrison.

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London Academy; the original physical building is now New London’s town hall.

After a few name changes — including Colby Academy and Colby Junior College — the college was named Colby-Sawyer College for the college’s first president, Dr. Herbert Leslie Sawyer (1922-1955), who made significant strides of growth for the col-lege. He was able to get the school’s charter amended on the state level, enabling the school to introduce baccalaureate programs. He also increased the school’s national reputation and acquired 190 acres for the campus. In 1990 Colby-Sawyer College admit-ted both men and women, which was how the school was originally founded in 1837.

The school boasts “six Fulbright Scholars, renowned children’s author David Elliott is on the

nless you are, or have, a student attending college, the local college scene may seem irrel-

evant to you. But their very presence in our communi-ties contributes in so many ways. Colleges serve as a place of employment, ways of attracting people to our beautiful region, and as cultural centers.

The local options for higher education are di-verse. Here’s a look at a few colleges within a 30-mile radius of the Lake Sunapee/Kearsarge area and how residents can take advantage of their resources.

Colby-Sawyer CollegeNew Londonwww.colby-sawyer.eduSchool Motto: Learning Among Friends

Colby-Sawyer College has graced New London’s main street since July 4, 1837. It started as New

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have been holding us back.”Van Damm has been a vital force

in polishing up this little gem. He’s ap-peared on local and national television stations talking up the rebranding of the school. The College of Saint Mary Magdalen has a long-term goal of grow-ing the student body from 68 to more than 200 over the next five to six years.

The school appeals to students from many different backgrounds: homeschoolers, private Catholic prep schools, parochial and public schools. The academics are based on Socratic Learning using the Great Books Program. Students delve into the study of classical liberal arts, and develop their understanding of philosophy, eth-ics and logic, and the arts within a tra-ditional Catholic framework. The end result is bachelor of arts degree with a liberal studies concentration.

New England CollegeHennikerwww.nec.eduSchool Motto: Dura Duranda Alta Petenda (We work hard as we reach new heights.)

Down the road in Henniker is New England College, a private liberal arts college offering 33 majors; 16 master’s degrees and one doctorate. The school, located on 294 acres, is woven into the town’s center. “The area has

College of Saint Mary Magdalen, for-merly known as Magdalen College, is located on Kearsarge Mountain Road. Established as a residential Catholic lib-eral arts college, Magdalen was founded by three laymen — Francis Boucher, John Meehan and Peter Sampo — in

1973. Its first location was in a motel on five acres of land in Bedford, N.H. After a lot of fundraising and many donations, Magdalen moved to Warner in 1990.

For many years Magdalen was an enigma to the local community. The college sheltered its students from society, with noble goals of develop-ing lifelong habits and establishing good charac-ter through a structured regime. The school had a questionable reputation of “being more like a Catholic boot camp,” says Tim Van Damm, vice president of College Advancement and Admissions. “We are mak-ing a whole new founding, by taking the goodness that has always been here and shedding the things that

faculty, and author Tomie de Paola taught when the college was Colby Junior College and was inspired to cre-ate one of his most well-known char-acters, Strega Nona, during a faculty meeting,” says Kimberly Slover, director of communications.

Today Colby-Sawyer College students number 1,200 and hail from all over the world. Its nursing program is the nursing school for Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Business administration, child development, communication studies, environmental studies/science, psychology, and exercise and sport science are the most popular majors of the 20 it offers.

The College of Saint Mary MagdalenWarnerwww.magdalen.eduSchool Motto: Gaudium et Spes (Joy and Hope)

On the other side of Kearsarge Mountain is the town of Warner. The


Our Lady Queen of Apostles Chapel at The College of Saint Mary Magdalen

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TWO: Students are involved in their community, volunteering at the Warner Fall Foliage Festival, with the Men’s Club, and upon request. The College Choir performs at the Festival of Trees, and upon request.

THREE: The public is welcome to daily services and Sunday Mass at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Chapel. Refer to the website for times: www.magdalen.edu/about-us/mass-times.asp

FOUR: Good eats can be found at the Fish Fry, held every third Friday from September to April, 5 to 7 p.m.

New England College ONE: The Lee Clement Arena is an in-door skate rink with public availability. Call for times: 428-2406.

TWO: The NEC Trail System is avail-able all year long for hiking, running and snow sports.

THREE: Art and culture abound on campus. There’s the New England Art Gallery with open hours during the school year and the Mainstage Theatre with shows open to the public. The Open Door Theater puts on a summer production that includes members of the local community.

FOUR: The Learning Institute of New England (LINEC) offers noncredit cours-es for the sheer pleasure of learning.

Granite State College ONE: OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) has programs and activi-ties for those 50 and older: http://olli.granite.edu/

TWO: If you’re working with or caring for kids, there are training courses available, including: Foster and Adoptive Care Essentials; Caregiver Ongoing Training; Residential Counselor Core Training (preparation for working with children and youth in any of NH’s residential facilities); and Relatively Speaking, caregiver training for relatives of children in their care.

THREE: Classes are open to anyone; you don’t have to be enrolled to take a class.

River Valley Community College ONE: Work Ready New Hampshire is a free program for unemployed New Hampshire residents.

TWO: The Puksta Library is open to the public and hosts a monthly speaker during the academic year.

THREE: There’s an online high school diploma program, with a diploma and certificate in one of the following: early childhood education, transportation services, criminal justice, office man-agement and homeland security.

FOUR: Fields may be used by communi-ty sports teams for practice and games.

peer-led, noncredit courses to partici-pants of all ages. There are also plenty of opportunities to participate in cul-tural, educational and political events. (See box.)

“Perhaps the events that most distinguish New England College are the Town Hall Meetings and candidate debates that are open to all. Local, regional and national leaders, along

a college. His inspiration, paired with timing of the 1944 G.I. Bill, meant that World War II veterans could get a col-lege education. New England College had an original student body of 67 men and one woman that has grown to a gender-balanced 1,050 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students.

For locals, The Learning Institute at New England College (LINEC) offers

always appealed to those seeking the finest in outdoor adventure with end-less opportunities for hiking, camping, whitewater kayaking, horseback riding, skiing; as well as the observation, study and photography of nature and wild-life,” says Kathleen Williams, director of Public Information.

In 1946 Boone Tillet envisioned Henniker as a perfect place to establish


Public Resources at:Colby-SawyerONE: The Dan and Kathleen Hogan Sports Center is open to the public, both drop ins and members. Take advantage of a multi-purpose field house with a suspended running/walk-ing track, a six-lane indoor swimming pool, an aerobics studio and a fully equipped fitness center, and racquet sport courts. It’s a great place to have birthday parties as well.

TWO: Adventures in Learning offers adult educational enrichment courses.

THREE: Check out the Susan Colgate Cleveland Library, available for public use.

FOUR: Parents, the Windy Hill School has several programs for your young children: a toddler program, a nursery school, a Kindergarten program and an afterschool program for grades 1 to 3.

College of St. Mary MagdalenONE: Theatre and more can be found on campus. The St. Genesius Players puts on a play each year and it is open to the public.



with presidential hopefuls, make fre-quent stops at the college to share their thoughts on the country’s most pressing concerns and to interact with the audi-ence,” says Williams. “New England College’s signature program, College Convention, is held every four years prior to New Hampshire’s First-in-the-Nation Primary. The program brings to-gether college and high school students from across the country to interact with presidential candidates and the interna-tional media on the topics that drive the race for the White House.”

Granite State CollegeClaremont and Concordwww.granite.eduMission Statement: To expand access to public higher education to adults of all ages throughout the state of New Hampshire.

This year marks the 40th an-niversary of Granite State College, which is part of the University System of New Hampshire. Drive a few miles, and there’s likely to be a Granite State College nearby.

“Granite State College has nine

campuses in New Hampshire — Manchester, Concord, Conway, Berlin, Littleton, Claremont, Lebanon, Rochester and Portsmouth — and offers classes on-line statewide,” says Kate Yerkes, director of public affairs. “We are focused solely on teaching and learning, so our campus-es are bricks and mortar classroom and student learning spaces.”

The college grants five associates degrees, 10 bachelor’s, post-baccalaure-ate teacher certification programs and two master’s degrees. The most popular programs are business management, teacher education and applied studies “because folks with their associate’s degrees in technical fields can come here and turn them into bachelor’s degrees. Granite State College prepares more special education teachers in the state than all the other institutions com-bined,” says Yerkes.

Community Colleges: River Valley Community College and New Hampshire Technical Institute

Being a full-time student isn’t for everyone. Fortunately, the area has two

community colleges available. River Valley Community College enrolls 1,320 students full and part time. “The college offers 37 diverse associate degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities,” says Lynne Birmingham, programs information officer. “We offer day, evening and online classes in fall, spring and summer semesters.”

River Valley Community College is best known for its allied health and nursing programs, but it also has very strong business, computer science and liberal arts depart-ments, according to

Birmingham. New programs include polysomnographic technologist (study of sleep disorders), creative writing and medical administrative coding. It also offers free programs for the unem-ployed in New Hampshire to brush up on skills to help them be more employable.

New Hampshire Technical Institute, established in 1965, origi-nally only offered three technological engineering programs. In 2008, NHTI added “Concord’s Community College” to its title as the campus grew. NHTI is located on 240 acres within the capital city of Concord, offers housing to students, and has 29 associate degree programs, two professional certificates, 30 certificate programs and one diploma program. More than 5,000 students participate in the various day, evening and weekend classes.

Laura Halkenhauser Guion believes

life has many detours, but education

gives you the direction on your

personal road.

Granite State College campus in Claremont

or 18 years — through the singsong days of preschool to the AP courses of high school — students and their parents didn’t really have to worry about money. But when it comes to college costs, the estimate for four years of learning can be a big reality check for the college-bound student.

Guidance counselors, like Pete Angus of Kearsarge Regional High School, are very helpful. Part of Angus’ role is to guide the student to a suitable higher educational fit — and find the possible resources to pay for the match.

“There are a huge amount of schol-arship opportunities for high school stu-dents. Our guidance department assembles an infor-mational packet identifying the various scholarships available to students moving on from the secondary level. We make sure that every graduating senior gets

this information in their hand,” Angus says from his office, which is plastered with banners and mementos of colleges that he’s collected and from past stu-dents who keep in touch with him.

The process usually begins at the secondary school level through college fairs. Guidance counselors go on re-gional rounds to various colleges to see what the college/university feels like, what its expectations are for admit-tance, and what the school has to offer a student in terms of scholarships and grants. During a student’s junior year, national colleges and universities start making appearances at high schools

looking to find prospective students.

The Money Finding ProcessAngus is a big proponent of the

New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (www.nhheaf.org) “which is a great resource for any-one looking for scholarships and ‘how to’,” he says. NHHEAF is best known for their Center for College Planning, which guides the college-bound through the “money finding” process. The center is a place where parents, and students, are able to go and be counseled be-yond the local high school guidance counselor.

Tara Payne — vice president of College Planning & Community Engagement at the NHHEAF Network Organizations — suggests taking a close look at their signature program on the NHHEAF website, www.iamcolleg-ebound.org. It gives practi-cal scenarios of real-life students


Where the SCholarships are

If you know where to look, there are many organizations available to help college-bound students.

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■ Sunapee Lake Grange Achievement■ Sunapee Lions Club/Student of the

Quarter■ Barrows & Pratt (Sutton students) ■ Wilmot Community Association

(Wilmot students) ■ Wilmot Ladies Aid Society (Wilmot

students)

Local BusinessesA partial list of local businesses that want to contribute to helping local stu-dents with the cost of higher education. Contact the guidance counselor for more information, including a letter of intent, unless otherwise noted.■ Frank N. Cricenti Scholarship ■ Hannaford Scholarship Program

(sms.scholarshipamerica.org/han-naford/guidelines.pdf)

■ Labsphere/D.J. Lovell Scholarships■ Lake Sunapee Bank/Citizenship

Award■ McCrillis & Eldredge Insurance

Scholarship ■ Mount Sunapee Ski Resort (info@

mtsunapee.com)■ New London Rotary Club ■ Oliver Wight Scholarship■ Sugar River Savings Bank/Stephen

Phillips Memorial ■ Wheelabrator Concord Company/

Theodore J. Clark Memorial

Interest BasedAgricultureThese awards are given to graduating high school students who plan to pur-sue a career in agriculture. Some are based on academic achievement and financial need. ■ Festival of Trees Scholarship

Local ScholarshipsHere’s a partial list of resources in the area.

Members OnlyThese scholarships are usually in the form of a citizenship award. In general, these awards are given by virtue of the student’s association with the church, business or town affiliation. Contact the guidance counselor unless other-wise noted. ■ Bradford School Society ■ Bradford Women’s Club Scholarship

(Bradford, Newbury and Sutton females)

■ Concord Hospital’s Edward S. Willis Scholarship ( Warner students)

■ Harris Lodge #91 (Warner students)■ Jim Curtis Memorial (Sutton

students)■ Jim Mitchell Scholarship (Warner

students)■ Libbie A. Cass Library Celeste Klein

Scholarship (Springfield students)■ Kearsarge Community Presbyterian

Church/ Margaret Chattelier Scholarship ([email protected])

■ Newbury Beautification Committee (Newbury students)

■ New Hampshire Masonic Grand Lodge (www.nhdemolay.net)

■ New London First Baptist Church (www.fbcnlnh.org)

■ New London Service Org., Inc. (New London students)

■ Newport Moose Lodge ■ Our Lady of Fatima Church of New

London (www.olfic.org)■ Springfield Historical Society

(Springfield students)

■ Forever Locked ■ Grantham Garden Club ■ NH Farm Bureau

(www.nhfarmbureau.org/quicklinks-temp/scholarindex.html)

■ NH Water Pollution Control Association Scholarship ([email protected])

■ NH Land Surveyors Association ■ New London Garden Club

Art/Drama/MusicEach scholarship is specific to a par-ticular art. Students should write a letter of intent to their principal.■ Jane Ann McSwiney Music

Scholarship (First Baptist Church, New London)

■ Kevin Scott Dalrymple Foundation, fine arts

■ LaValley/Brensinger Art (www.lbpa.com), architecture

■ League of NH Craftsmen (www.nhcrafts.org)

■ Sunapee-Kearsarge-Intercommunity Theater

Athletics■ Kearsarge Regional High School/

Carl Hill Scholarship ■ Fisher Cats Scholarship■ Kearsarge Athletic Booster Club

Technical School■ John Rego Perrotta Memorial

Scholarship for Culinary Arts■ Lakes Region Tourism Association■ Mary Felicia Falzarano

(www.nhcf.org)■ Medallion Fund (www.nhcf.org)■ NH Association of Broadcasters

and their account of the application process.

“The I Am College Bound campaign features some remarkable and resilient New Hampshire college students, including Harmony Elliot of New Hampshire Technical Institute, Patrick Martin of Colby-Sawyer

College, and Deo Mwano from New England College,” says Payne. “In addition, students can be entered to win New Hampshire college gear, laptops and cash incentives for college all while accessing essential resources they need to successfully pursue higher education.”

The Nontraditional StudentAt the New Hampshire Charitable

Foundation (www.nhcf.org), “we have more than 350 individual scholarship foundations and give out $5 million a year,” says Judy Burrows, director of Student Aid Programs. But it is a proactive process; students need


to apply. “It costs nothing but time to apply to the foundation. If the applica-tion isn’t made, then the student will never be considered.”

Burrows is quick to advise that scholarships are “not only for the tradi-tional student.” So, who is the nontra-ditional student? Students who may be seeking post-high school institutes, or are going into a trade school. “We are not hard and fast about the applica-tions. We take each student individually; we have a huge matching process,” she explains. “Ten years ago, there weren’t as many adult students as there are now. Now we have the Adult Student Aid Program that addresses students redi-recting themselves. Their high school transcripts may not be relevant, but what they’ve accomplished in the last 10 years may be very significant.”

Barrows was clear that scholar-ship selection isn’t always grade based; it’s also about a student’s promise. Yes, academic excellence is a fabulous attri-bute, but other abilities such as athletic, artistic or leadership achievements may mean more for a particular scholarship. local resources

Beyond the enticements offered from colleges or statewide scholarship resources, there are many local institu-tions that recognize local students with scholarships because of their participa-tion and service to church, hospital and town, to name a few.

The key is that the potential candidate realizes their own merits; identifies those qualities with the local organizations, churches, societies and clubs; and volunteers at any age. It’s a bit like applying for a job and the beginning steps of how to put a resume together. Life’s experiences contribute to the whole of the person. Some people are great at cranking out grades, while others excel in doing. The doing — volunteering at a local hospital or participating in green up programs — counts just as much.

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